Managing Upwards

Introduction

Managing upwards is important because it is the means by which you can set the boundaries and expectations
around your job with your boss. If your relationship with your boss is good, this will be a positive set of
guidelines. If the relationship is not good, this topic will provide you with the means to make the
relationship better or, at the least, help you to cope and get through the days as successfully as
possible.

There are many reasons why it is worth bothering to make the effort to manage upwards.

The more effort that you put in – and this does not just mean your time – the more you are likely
to get something out.

Every situation is different, so this topic will not provide all the answers. What it does set out to do is
help you get the best from your current skills, suggest some new ones and offer general advice about
managing upwards.